Spring Fashion Sunday - Happy Easter!

I'm so sad that Spring fashion week is at a close, but I am so glad to have had the opportunity to dust off my blog and participate in such a fun event. Thanks, Emery!

Because I work with the toddlers at church, I don't really get to wear "fun" clothing. So as soon as we got home, I was itching to shed the t-shirt and capris in favor of something more Easter...country style.



Eyelet lace on a fun white country style sundress with a cropped denim jacket, boots and a bright, cheery scarf. What a fun way to spend Easter!



Here is some of the detail on the bodice of the dress. I'm a fan of little touches, so the buttons on the jacket really make me happy...they FEEL country!



I busted out my favorite blue earrings to complement the scarf. So much fun!

Thanks for sharing all of your fashion with me this week, ladies, and for all of your loving comments. You're the best!!!

Saturday spring fashion!!!!

Wow, the PBR was GREAT! We got to head into the arena and backstage afterward, thanks to our friend, Clayton, who produces the show. SO MUCH FUN!!! And I got pictures with some good-looking riders :) I joked to my friend, Suzanne, that it was the largest gathering of attractive men I've seen since moving to Mississippi. Go PBR!

Today I had a few things on my list: manicure, lunch, scoping stores for kid's church supplies, and working on some freelance editing. I needed an outfit that would go easily all those places, and I think I found it!!!





I love the gathers on the shirt, and pink shoes rock!



Finishing touch: a big bead necklace. So fun!



Top - Cato
Denim Skirt - Mervyn's (RIP)
Shoes - ?
Leggings - Forever 21
Bead Necklace - Kohl's

Also, I just found out that I had TWO submissions accepted to the National Communication Association conference in November. San Francisco, here I come!!!

Friday already?

I can't believe that it's already Friday and spring fashion week is quickly coming to a close. I am writing this post reallyreally quickly because I'm about to head off to the beach in Waveland to watch a friend do some kite surfing and to work on getting a little more color. Don't worry, I ALWAYS use sunscreen!

Later tonight, I'll be headed over to New Orleans to see the PBR! I am so excited I could just squeal! Because of these two very fun events, I have two very fun outfits and have snapped pics of them both! It's like a great two-for-one deal: one post, two fun springtime ensembles, albeit from very different genres.

Beach first:



I got this top a few days ago in New Orleans, and it's so fun and cheery! This and the cardigan I wore yesterday are the only two yellow pieces I have. The sarong I purchased in Hawaii several years ago, and I love busting it out when the weather gets warm!



I love the blingy details on the top, and it went perfectly with the yellow hibiscus on the sarong! I have a pair of denim shorts underneath, but you can't see them.



Of course, for the beach you HAVE to do a ponytail, and I did...just differently. I chose wood earrings to contrast with the bright shirt and play up the minimal brown accents in the skirt.



And no beach outfit would be complete without a simple, durable pair of flip flops!

Top & cami - Lane Bryant
Sarong - ?
Shorts - Lane Bryant
Flip flops - OP
Earrings - Cato

Now, on to the rodeo...



I love prints that feel western, and this top is just perfect...western feel without being button-up plaid! I also love that it combines black and brown, one of my favorite combos!



You also HAVE to have a good pair of boots. A friend gave me these a couple of years ago, and I've kept them nicer than my Ariats. I wait to wear these when I'm going someplace "nicer." I think the PBR qualifies!



And here are the finishing touches: black chandelier earrings and a simple sparkly black necklace that I hooked in front to make it look kind of like a bolo tie. So fun!

Top - Cato
Earrings - ?
Necklace - ?
Boots - Wrangler
Boot-cut jeans - Lane Bryant

See you ladies again soon, AFTER I've spent some time amongst the..."ropes and the reins and the joy and the pain, and they call the thing RODEOOOOOOOOOO!"

Spring Fashion Thursday

Tonight, the Farmer's Market in Hattiesburg kicks off, which warrants a super special ensemble. It is also a beautiful, warm, sunny day, so I wanted my outfit to reflect the soft, lovely vestiges of spring that I see popping up everywhere.



I got this cardigan a couple of weeks ago. It was one of my first Mississippi clothing purchases, and it was well worth it! It reminds me of sunshine and daffodils-perfect for spring!




This linen top was a summertime buy, but I was ready to get it out of the closet now! It ties on one side with a white ribbon, and the tiered layers of fabric are soft and flattering.




I wanted to continue with the spring colors, so blue circle earrings seemed to be a good fit. With a cardigan and wedges, I felt like a semi-50's hairstyle would work. Simple and sweet.




Of course, no springtime outfit would be complete without the perfect pair of shoes! I LOVE these wedges, with their blue and green floral print, and they are so comfortable! Great for perusing the farmer's market!

Cardigan - Kato
Top - Lane Bryant
Earrings - ?
Necklace - ?
Floral print wedges - Target
Bermuda shorts - Lane Bryant

Happy spring fashion, ladies! When you see me next, I will have been stuffed to the gills with fresh produce. I can't wait!!!

*Addendum - I apologize sincerely for the typographical error on the link from Emery's blog. Clearly, it should have read "It's springtime in Mississippi." I somehow missed the apostrophe in "It's" on the link, and I am sorely ashamed of myself. Deepest apologies.

Spring Fashion Wednesday

Wow, what a busy day today has been! I went to the job fair at JCJC (which was a bust), went to Lee's for some hangout/work time and then headed home to take some pics for Spring Fashion Week.

I am lucky enough to have a friend who enjoys photography but doesn't have a nice camera, so I persuaded him to take some fun outdoor pictures for today's post. I was getting really tired of using the 10-second timer in my bedroom. So limiting!

Today was a beautiful Mississippi spring day and we had a LOT of fun taking pictures. My little friend Samuel even jumped in for one of the pictures!

Today's outfit had to be interview appropriate because of the job fair, but I also wanted to incorporate some fun colors and enjoy the nice weather.



I chose to pair a safari jacket with a graphic print dress, blue iridescent earrings, and the fun shoes that I wore on Monday.



I love accessorizing, and these earrings were just perfect! They picked up the sunlight and added some pop to the outfit. I got them for only $3.99! Can you believe it!?



The jacket opens so that you can see the detail of the dress; I love the empire waistline and gathering at the bust. So cute!



Here is my friend Samuel, who zipped over on his scooter and asked to be part of the shoot. Of course, I had to oblige! How could you resist that face?



Another feature of this outfit I love is the fun detail in the jacket: oversized buttons, a little oomph in the sleeves, and the belt that ties in front.



And because I love the earrings so much, I just had to include this one!

Safari Jacket - Gitano
Dress - Ross
Shoes - Madden Girl
Earrings - Cato

Thanks, Ben, for humoring me and taking such great pics! You rock!

Spring Fashion Week: Day 2

Last night I drove to New Orleans, only to watch the Lakers LOSE to the Hornets. Sad. However, Spring Fashion Week is still going strong. Happy!

What would spring be without flowy shirts, colorful ballet flats, and prints and hairstyles that pay homage to times gone past? It would be awfully sad, that's for sure. So today I have attempted to pay fashion tribute to all of these things, that I so dearly love.



I got this shirt at Lane Bryant last summer. It quickly became a favorite because (1) I love the colors, (2) it's very forgiving, and (3) it's uber comfortable. It also makes me feel a little like a hippie, which is always fun.





These super-amazing shoes I found at Target, and they are possibly my favorite shoes EVER. I love the braided looking detail and the bright, cheery color.



Also, I heard that braids were making a comeback, so I decided to engage in some experimentation. It's been awhile since my hair was long enough to braid like this. Yay!

In summary:
Top - Lane Bryant
Cami - Lane Bryant
Jeans - Kohl's
Shoes - Target
Earrings - ???
Hair - Jesus

Spring fashion week take 1

I've never tried something like this before, but I love clothes and I love
spring, so I'm joining Emery's spring fashion week!
It works like this: post a pic of your spring fashion wear each day this week and post a link to Emery's blog. I think there may be a drawing where a winner gets a prize.
Yay, prizes!

Here is my first attempt:



Things I love: the shoes (Madden Girl), the necklace (forever 21) and the forgiving nature of leggings (also forever 21). I got this skirt forever ago, I think at Gottschalks, and I love the print. I usually dress it up for church or such, but decided it would be even more fun to wear dressed down with a denim jacket.





In other news: I'm going to watch the Lakers play in New Orleans tonight. Woohoo!!!!